063 Tiltrotor Test Pilot Dan Wells

Interview with Dan Wells of Leonardo Helicopters.  Dan is a test pilot on the AW609 project, which aims to achieve FAA certification in 2019 as the first ever civilian tiltrotor aircraft.  Dan was recently named a Fellow with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and has some fascinating experiences to share about some very unique aircraft. http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.